It was hard not to feel the brotherly love as the Avett Brothers captivated the crowd at CMAC on Friday, July 26.

The folk rock group known for their high-energy performances did not disappoint, as the stage became a platform for jumping, running, standing on pianos and a plenty of broken cello strings.

It was their first time passing through Canandaigua.

"This is a very beautiful place," the long-haired Seth Avett told the crowd. "We might just have to let the bus leave without us."

By the end of the night, few would argue with the proposition as he and brother Scott came full force with a heartfelt set of material from their most recent albums, "The Carpenter" and "I And Love and You" along with selections drawn from their earlier recordings.

The brothers' energy was matched and propelled by cellist Joe Kwon, bassist Bob Crawford and the remainder of the band, coming off a strong opening set from Grace Potter and the Nocturnals.

And while there was little room for dancing, this didn't prevent audience members from spilling into the aisles during the show; clapping in time with the movement of Seth's happy feet and Scott's jaunty banjo.

The band paced themselves, however, with a cluster of bright pop songs including "Distraction #74," "Kick Drum Heart," and the crowd-pleaser, "Paranoia in B Major" — all strategically balanced by songs like, "Winter in My Heart" and the heartfelt "Head Full of Doubt/Heart Full of Promise."

They began to recede backstage, but the crowd cried out for more. As the band readied to launch into a three-song encore, Seth answered.

"Thank you for asking," he said with a smiling nod.

The Avett Brothers continue their tour on Saturday at the Newport Folk Festival. For tour dates and more click here.